Ms. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma

In view of the decision of Hon’ble Apex Court in Sunil Todi v. State of Gujarat, the Magistrate while considering the complaint in relation to offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act under Section 202 of Cr.P.C., in case where an accused resides outside the jurisdiction of the Court, is not required to examine the witness on oath for conducting the enquiry as contemplated under Section 202 of Cr.P.C., rather can itself advert to the documents and evidence by way of affidavit filed on record by the complainant and reach a satisfaction as to whether the accused should be summoned or not.